U-Line Echelon 2000 Code E8: Thermistor 3 open or shorted

What E8 means

On U-Line Echelon 2000 refrigerators with the 2010 control that carry a third sensor, E8 means thermistor 3 is open or shorted. The control reads that circuit as broken. The code is not available on the refrigerator (R) models, the wine cabinets (WC) or the CLR2160, so you see it only on models such as the 2175DWRR or the CLRCO2175.

Common causes of E8

A thermistor 3 that has failed open or shorted
A damaged lead or loose plug at that sensor
A damaged sensor circuit

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Write down E8 and the model. 2. Unplug for one minute and restore power. 3. Keep the door closed and the air vents clear. 4. If E8 returns, call us. The sensor circuit needs a meter test and the panels stay closed.

! Why to stop there

The third sensor circuit needs a meter test
Reaching it means removing interior parts
A wrong part leaves the code on the display

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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Other Refrigerator & Drawers codes

Flashing degree symbol / snaking charactersU-Line Echelon 2000 Display: flashing degree symbol means showroom mode SPU-Line Echelon 2000 Display "SP": normal set-point readout E5U-Line Echelon 2000 Code E5: Thermistor 1 reading 10 F above set point E5U-Line Origins 1000 Code E5: Temperature 10 degrees above set point for 6 hours E6U-Line Echelon 2000 Code E6: Thermistor 1 reading 10 F below set point E6U-Line Origins 1000 Code E6: Temperature 10 degrees below set point for 6 hours E7U-Line Echelon 2000 Code E7: Thermistor 2 open or shorted E9U-Line Echelon 2000 Code E9: Thermistor 4 (condenser) open or shorted

E8E8 questions

Why does my R model never show E8?

The Echelon R models, the WC models and the CLR2160 do not have the third sensor circuit, so E8 cannot occur there. Models that have the sensor are the only ones that report it.

What does E8 affect?

The control reads thermistor 3 as broken, so that area is not regulated from a good signal. We confirm by measuring the sensor and replace it. Bring up the model number when you call so we bring the right sensor.

How quickly can this be fixed?

Most E8 repairs finish in one visit once the part is on the truck. We quote the price in writing before starting and the repair carries a 30-day warranty. Door openings add heat.